Have you ever tried a Piel de Sapo melon? It literally translates to skin of the toad. It is low in calories, high in vitamin C and potassium, making it great for meals, snacks or desserts. It has a thick green outer rind resembling the skin of a toad, a juicy white flesh, and a …
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Week of September 19th
Did you know that a cup of red bell pepper contains 3x as much vitamin C as an orange? Yum. CSA Contains: RED BELL PEPPERS CARROTS STRAWBERRIES from SUNRISE ORGANICS GREEN LEAF LETTUCE BUTTERNUT SQUASH CANTELOUPE CIPOLLINI ONIONS CUCUMBERS GREEN BEANS from FRECKER FARMS RED TOMATOES BIG BOX: ROMAINE LETTUCE, CARROTS, MINI SWEET BELL PEPPERS, …
Week of September 12
What makes a shallot so special? Shallots are not only delicious, they’re also good for you! Shallots contain vitamins A, C, E, and, and important minerals like selenium, which help keep your skin and hair healthy. Shallots caramelize like an onion, although their mild flavor is closer to garlic. One nice thing about shallots is …
Week of September 5th
We are carrying on with corn this week and actually put bird netting up (no easy feat) to protect the ears. See my last post about the troubles of growing organic corn. You should still peel back the husk and cut off the top of the ear to avoid any further worm damage. This corn …